Instructions
Read the questions and prompts below. Fill in the spaces to create a complete book review for "Lizzie and Lucky - the Mystery of the Missing Puppies". Think carefully about the story's characters, setting, and plot.
Book Details
Title: Lizzie and Lucky - the Mystery of the Missing Puppies
Author: Megan Rix
The Characters
Who are the two main characters in the story? Describe them.
Lizzie:
Lucky:
The Setting
Where and when does this story take place? Describe the main location(s) from the book.
Plot Summary
Summarize the story by describing what happened in the beginning, the middle, and the end.
Beginning:
Middle (The Mystery):
End (The Solution):
My Opinion
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Circle one and explain why.
YES / NO
Because:
My Star Rating (color in the stars):
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Draw a Scene
Draw your favorite scene from the book in the box below.
Answer Key
Note: Answers for the "My Opinion" and "Draw a Scene" sections will vary based on the student's personal experience. The answers below are examples for the fact-based sections.
The Characters
- Lizzie: Lizzie is a young girl who is a bit lonely at the start of the story. She is caring, brave, and determined, especially when it comes to looking after animals and solving the mystery.
- Lucky: Lucky is a sheepdog puppy. He is playful, energetic, and clever. He uses his instincts and sense of smell to help Lizzie find his missing siblings.
The Setting
- The story is set in the modern-day countryside, mainly on Lizzie's family farm. Key locations include the farmhouse, the barn where the puppies are born, and the surrounding fields, woods, and an old, collapsed badger sett where the puppies are found.
Plot Summary
- Beginning: Lizzie is excited when her family's sheepdog, Bess, has a litter of puppies. She chooses one to be her own and names him Lucky.
- Middle (The Mystery): One morning, all of Lucky's brothers and sisters disappear from the barn. Everyone is worried, and they start searching for the missing puppies.
- End (The Solution): Lizzie and Lucky follow a trail of clues (like a scent and a discarded ribbon). Lucky leads Lizzie to an old, collapsed badger sett. They realize the puppies have fallen in and are trapped. They get help from Lizzie's dad to dig them out safely.